Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018: 2nd T20I, Dubai - Match Preview

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018: 2nd T20I, Dubai – Match Preview; The golden run of form continues for Pakistan in the T20I format of the game. Thankfully, Pakistan’s success isn’t that based on a single person, as all the players in the side are giving their best in this format of the game. On the other hand, New Zealand would like to make a comeback.

The first T20I game was a close encounter with Pakistan coming out victorious in a scintillating fashion. The incredible fast bowling display by Hasan Ali and Shaheen Shah Afridi did the trick for Pakistan.

Despite the victory, Pakstan has got their vows in batting section. The openers failed to get the better of Kiwis new ball bowlers, which might be the major concern on the paper. However, they would be pleased with the form of middle-order.

Coming to Kiwis, they might be wondering about the result in Abu Dhabi. They got the superb start by Colin Munro, and Ross Taylor stayed in the crease throughout the game but unfortunately, the lack of partnerships dent them dearly.

As far as the bowling department is concerned, both the teams would be happy dugouts. Both restricted the opposition for a flat total to make it a low-scoring clash on the other night.

Changes:

Most probably, Pakistan would go with their settled unit unless any forced change. Meanwhile, Kiwis would be tempted to bring in Mark Chapman, who can deliver the goods in all sections of the game and also a good suit to the UAE conditions as well.

Pakistan vs New Zealand 2018: 2nd T20I, Dubai – Match Preview

Date & Time – November 2nd, 08:00 PM Local Time

Venue – Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai

Weather Conditions – No rain is in the forecast. Hopefully, a perfect game is at the store.

Pitch Conditions: The wicket would help batsmen a better. However, spinners will get the juice. The toss-winning team would choose to bat first.

Squads:

Pakistan: Babar Azam, Sahibzada Farhan, Mohammad Hafeez, Shoaib Malik, Asif Ali, Sarfraz Ahmed(w/c), Faheem Ashraf, Hasan Ali, Imad Wasim, Shadab Khan, Usman Khan, Fakhar Zaman, Hussain Talat, Shaheen Afridi, Waqas Maqsood

New Zealand: Colin Munro, Glenn Phillips(w), Kane Williamson(c), Ross Taylor, Mark Chapman, Corey Anderson, Colin de Grandhomme, Tim Southee, Ish Sodhi, Ajaz Patel, Lockie Ferguson, Adam Milne, Seth Rance, Tim Seifert